60 Reviews of Kittencal's Caramel Apples

From: LizAnn

On Sep 27, 2004

I wish I could post you a picture of the 38 carmel apples nicely packaged for my Bible Story Time Kids. My 8 year old dd keeps exclaiming, "oh they are gonna love these mom!" I had to go through two batches before I got it down though. The first batch I overcooked, the second batch The milk curdled. Then I realized I needed to stir the carmel constantly. But the last three batches came out beautiful. I added salt because I used unsalted butter. The carmel is excellent. Thanks so much for the recipe!!!!

From: Chef #959472

On Sep 18, 2008

The directions need some improvement. #3 should read: Turn heat to LOW. Cook, stirring constantly until a candy thermometer reads 248 degrees (firm ball stage) about 30-40 minutes. Maybe this is obvious if you're a candy maker, but my first batch was ruined until I figured this out. The second batch (with edited directions) was wonderful!

From: * Pamela *

On Oct 22, 2004

This recipe is great IF you follow directions, lol! The first batch that I made turned out horrible because I did not heat over medium high heat and stir for 30 minutes. I reread the directions and the second time it worked perfectly. I used Sweetened Condensed Milk for the consdensed milk and it worked wonderful. Thanks for posting this recipe, the kids loved this special treat!

From: k cham

On Mar 25, 2008

The best caramel apples ever. I rolled mine in pecans and drizzled chocolate over them. To get caramel to stick dip apples in boiling water for 3 seconds. Apples discolor but they are going to be covered in caramel

From: littlelady2

On Nov 6, 2005

I tried this recipe and it was wonderful. I have a pear tree and I tried it on pears and it is great. Don't know why I have never heard of anyone fixing carmeled pears.

From: Chef #257372

On Nov 1, 2005

really good. I made them on halloween. They really stuck to the wax paper I would butter it next time. I am going to use this recipe again and again! My mom said they were the best caramel apples she ever had!

From: Chef #618905

On Oct 17, 2007

I've made this recipe at least 3 times since I discovered it a few weeks ago. It is fantastic! I make it with honeycrisp apples and there is nothing better. They are a good counterpoint to the sweetness of the caramel. You do have to follow the recipe and stir constantly and keep an eye on the thermometer. My biggest problems was finding a place to buy wooden sticks. I finally found some in the craft dept. of Wal-Mart.

From: Chef #626021

On Oct 24, 2007

I've been meaning to try making caramel apples from scratch for a while. I never liked the ones made with Kraft or Brachs caramels. Werthers soft caramels are good, but my one local source for these recently stopped carrying them. So, it was a good time to finally try making my own caramel. This recipe is awesome. I cooked the caramel to the firm ball stage by testing it in cold water, and the consistency was perfect. Candy can never be made simply by timing it--you must either use a reliable thermometer or test it frequently. Fortunately, I knew from previous experience that you have to butter the waxed paper!)

From: Stacywoo

On May 6, 2005

A most excellent recipe!! Quite easy. I did roll my apples in chopped cashews and peanut butter/chocolate chips after dipping in the carmel. They looked liked Mrs. Prindable apples. Make sure you work quickly to coat your apples. I think I took a bit too long because the carmel on my last few apples turned a bit dry and crumbly. I will be making these apples over and over for a long time to come.

From: Howtex

On Nov 1, 2006

These apples were really good! The carmel adheres well and gives the appples a nice coat. Not to mention it tastes delicious! And it was simple to make! I will only make one change when I make them again. I will butter or spray the wax paper. My wax paper stuck to the caramel and I had to cut it off of the bottom of my apples. Very, very excellent! Thanks!